The Pondering Frog Cafe Ice Creamery and RV Stop

The Pondering Frog Ice Creamery and RV Stop is located ten minutes south of Bicheno and 400 metres from the Coles Bay turnoff. Our RV Camp is for fully self contained vehicles, pet friendly, has potable water, rubbish bins and gas refills available. Donation only. Flat sites, easy access and a children's playground with a large frog slide. Access to the cafe toilets during trading hours. The cafe offers all-day breakfast, morning tea, lunch, and dinner by appointment. Famous for our hand crafted ice creams, seafood chowder, garlic prawns and much more. Something for everyone including a kids menu. There are friendly goats and an alpaca in the paddocks surrounding us. Our visitor information section is well stocked with maps and brochures and time permitting we develop a personal itinerary for you. We are located on the gateway to the Freycinet National Park, only 30 minutes to the Wineglass Bay Walk, Cape Lighthouse. Centrally located our RV stop is 30 minutes from Swansea passing all our famous East Coast wineries.

Beachfront Bicheno provides hotel/motel accommodation in Bicheno on Tasmania’s stunning east coast. Enjoy waterfront views of sweeping white beaches. Beachfront Bicheno offers 50 spacious units, including sea-view, poolside and courtyard options. The motel provides single through to triple share accommodation, as well family rooms. All rooms are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, reverse cycle air conditioning, and wifi. Other facilities include a barbecue area, outdoor heated swimming pool , laundry and onsite bar and bistro. During the day, take the children to the East Coast Natureworld where quolls and Tasmanian devils await. In the evening, book a tour to see penguins waddle home. Drive just 40-minutes up or down the coast to the natural wonders of Douglas Apsley National Park or Freycinet National Park including Wineglass Bay. The Beachfront is also located opposite the start of many of the towns walking trails, which take you to Bicheno Blowhole, Redbill Beach, Waubs Bay, Whalers Lookout and the township. A short drive south to the many local East Coast vineyards with cellar doors. Bay of Fires, St Columba Falls are also just over an hour away. At the end of your day, relax in the comfort of the Beachfront bar and bistro with a wide selection of Tasmanian wines and fresh local produce. Bicheno is just over two-hours drive from both Launceston and Hobart.

Aplite House sits amongst 200 acres of secluded forest surrounded by the world renowned Freycinet National Park. Home to creatures including the Tasmanian devil, wombat, echidna, quoll, wedge tailed eagle, tawny frogmouth and many more. Overlooking Moulting Lagoon Conservation Area and neighbouring the remarkable and pristine Friendly Beaches, it is a sanctuary in the heart of one of Australia's iconic landscapes. Conveniently located on the Great Eastern Drive, between Coles Bay and Bicheno at Friendly Beaches, it is a short drive to Friendly Beaches, Wineglass Bay bushwalk, Cape Tourville Lighthouse, the East Coast vineyards and many more activities within the region. Architecturally designed by Hobart firm 'Dock 4' and complimented by works from Tasmanian artists. Aplite house is a completely solar powered luxury eco self catering accommodation experience.